The Barom Aspiration

Gurus, yidams, viras,Dakinis, and dharmapalas:I pray that you consider meAnd cause the fulfillment of my aspirations.

Through the virtues of samsara and nirvanaAccumulated by me and others in the three times,And the virtue of this aspiration,May I and all others achieve Buddhahood.

In whatever places we are born,May there be no external or internal violence.May the buddhadharma spread there.May all that is wanted or needed be abundantly present.

May we acquire human bodies with leisure and resources,Meet spiritual friends,Practice genuine dharma correctly,And achieve perfect Buddhahood.

Wherever we live,May we have wealth in accord with dharma,Be surrounded by a pure retinue,And be a support for beings.

May all those beings that rely upon me,Having entered the gate of the Theravada,Correctly guard their vows,Correctly practice dharma,And achieve the undefiled fruition.

Having entered the gate of the transcendences,May they generate bodhicitta,Realize twofold selflessness,And quickly attain the fruition of Buddhahood.

Having entered the gate of the Vajrayana, may they receive empowerment,And through stable generation and completion,Achieve supreme and common siddhi,And attain Buddhahood in this life.

May all who see, hear, think of, or touch me;And all those I see, hear, or think of;And all who serve me,Achieve Buddhahood.

In pure buddha realms,Amid excellent retinue and resources,May we turn the dharmachakras,

The Barom Aspiration

And achieve Buddhahood for beings’ benefit.